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A Desert Oasis:
Keystone Park and Wetlands
Finding InformationóOnline Resources
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Check out these web sites about Keystone Park and Wetlands, fauna and flora, soil, water, and weather found in our Keystone Park and other desert wetlands in the United States and around the world. Be sure to record the URLs of the sites that you visit and use as resources in your project. To add additional sites to this page, email the URL with the title of the site and a brief description to Albert.
WETLANDS WEB SITES
KEYSTONE PARK
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Keystone Park and Wetlands - http://www.elpasogold.com/keystonepage.htm
Find out about the archeological treasures hidden under the
El Paso desert sands. A 5,000-year old village,
possibly the oldest and largest of its time ever found, has been discovered
inside El Paso's city limits along
a rare, ancient and desert wetlands. Water from the nearby Río Grande
River has been seeping into
this old bosque, or marsh, that provides a resting stop for millions of birds
of all types as they migrate along
the Rio Grande. Watch some of these migrating birds fill the sky, including
blackneck stilts, egrets, and -YES!-
hundreds of seagulls!
Look for photographs of Keystone birds at this link-http://www.elpasogold.com/keystonepage.htm
Keystone Park and Wetland's Official Site - http://www.keystonepark.org/
Continue here for information about Keystone including archaeology,
flora and fauna, and other characteristics
of the site that makes this place that serves as a historic landmark.
NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS WETLANDS WEB SITES
Texas Sierra Club - http://www.sierraclub.org/chapters/tx/
The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club provides information
about conservation efforts throughout Texas.
Look for El Paso in the regional Sierra Club groups.
New Mexico Sierra Club - http://www.sierra.nm.org/
The Río Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club includes New
Mexico and West Texas and offers resources
on regional ecosystems and outings to wetlands in our area. Look for
additional local resources and opportunities
to join Sierra Club conservation campaigns.
Wetland Habitat of Texas - http://www.whatduck.org/
Learn about efforts to preserve wetland habitats for hunting in the state of Texas.
Audubon Society - http://www.audubon.org/campaign/wetland/
The ìSaving Wetlandsî web site includes newsletters, announcements,
and information about national and
international wetlands. Look for opportunities to become more informed
about wetland ecology and
actively involved in local and regional campaigns to save wetlands.
Birder's World-http://www.findarticles.com/m0FZU/n4_v12/20889819/p1/article.jhtml
Read this interesting and informative article about restoring weltands from the Birder's World web site.
Ducks Unlimited - http://www.ducks.org/
The mission of Ducks Unlimited is to fulfill the annual life
cycle needs of North American waterfowl by
protecting, enhancing, restoring and managing important wetlands and associated
uplands.
Environmental Concern, Inc. - http://www.wetland.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to wetland restoration,
research, and education since 1972.
Look for the Education department for a section called ìWetland Kidsî for
some fun activities for
exploring different types of wetland soil and water.
National Resources Conservation Service - http://www.pwrc.nbs.gov/wetsci.htm
This site provides information from the Wetland Science Institute
on such topics as wetland identification,
assessment, and restoration.
National Wildlife Federation - http://www.nwf.org/wetlands/
This web site provides an excellent overview of wetlands and
their importance to our country.
Look for explanations of wetlands and their impact on drinking water, flora
and fauna, and weather.
Society of Wetlands Scientists - http://www.sws.org/
View wetlands worth visiting in this web site sponsored by an
organization of
scientists dedicated to studying, conserving, and teaching about wetlands
in the United States and abroad.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service - http://www.nwi.fws.gov/
Explore the National Wetlands Inventory Center's list of wetlands
in the United States.
Check out the location of wetlands in arid regions of the country. The
new Wetlands Status and Trends
Report will give you important information on the current status of wetlands
and deepwater habitats.
United States Environmental Protection Agency - http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/
The Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds provides information
about
the 10 EPA regions that support projects for improved water conservation.
United States Geological Survey - http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/
The National Wetlands Research Center presents a number of research
reports on
issues related to wetlands conservation, including plant ecology and
wetlands restoration.
Wetlands Education Center - http://agen521.www.ecn.purdue.edu/AGEN521/epadir/wetlands/start.html
Sponsored by Purdue University and the Environmental Protection
Agency, this web site offers
information and resources for learning basic information about wetlands.
The Wetlands Regulation Center - http://www.wetlands.com/
The Wetlands Regulation Center is presented by Environmental
Technical Services Co. as a service
to all persons interested in the laws, policies and regulations concerning
activities regulated under
Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act in waters of the United States,
including wetlands.
Backyard Conservation -http://www.nhq.nrcs.usda.gov/CCS/Backyard.html
Bringing conservation from the countryside to your backyard - Just as they do on the farm, conservation practices on nonagricultural land can help increase food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, control soil erosion, reduce sediment in waterways, conserve water and improve water quality, inspire a stewardship ethic, and beautify the landscape.
INTERNATIONAL WETLANDS WEB SITES
British Columbia Wetlands Society-http://www.bcwetlands.com/
The British Columbia Wetlands Society is a non-profit charitable
organization with an office in
Ladner, British Columbia. The mission of the BCWS is to promote the
conservation of British
Columbia's wetland ecosystems through education, research and stewardship.
Find out about projects
sponsored by this organization at this web site.
Friends of the Earth - http://www.foe.org/
Search the site using the keyword ìwetlandsî for numerous articles on wetlands around the world.
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands - http://www.ramsar.org/
The Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971,
is an intergovernmental treaty which
provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for
the conservation and wise
use of wetlands and their resources. Learn about the contracting parties
to this wetlands treaty and view
photos from many international wetlands sites.
Wetlands International-Africa, Europe, Middle East - http://www.wetlands.agro.nl/
Wetlands International is the world's leading non-profit organization
concerned with the conservation of
wetlands and wetland species. Find out about activities to conserve wetlands
in more than 120 countries worldwide.
The World Conservation Union - http://www.uicnhumedales.org/english/index.htm
This site provides wetlands information on sites located throughout Central America.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER WEB SITES (BIRD STUDY)
Audubon-http://www.audubon.org/
Learn about initiatives to promote bird conservation through education, activism, and citizen science. Explore projects about birds in the Southwest.
BIRDNET-http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET/index.html
BIRDNET provides information about ornithology, the scientific study of birds. The site is a service of the Ornithological Council, a public information organization involving ten North American professional ornithological societies.
Birdsource: Birding with a Purpose- http://birdsource.cornell.edu/
Sponsored by the Audubon Society and the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology (located upstate New York), this site offers information on birding, projects about birds, and information for birders. Use the search tool to find information about your favorite bird and other aspects of birding for both the amateur and professional bird watcher.
Bird Treks Tours-http://4birds.4anything.com/network-frame/0,1855,1890-27791,00.html
The goal of BIRD TREKS is to provide you with a quality, enjoyable, professionally organized birding experience, to beautiful and exciting destinations, all at a reasonable and affordable price. These tours are designed to satisfy the needs of all types of birders, from the neophyte to the seasoned veteran. Learn about guiding a bi rd watching outing and the equipment needed to organize your own birding outing.
DUCKDATA - http://www.nwrc.gov/duckdata/duckdata.html
DUCKDATA will give you access to the extensive scientific literature
concerning North American
waterfowl, including references emphasizing wetlands but having implications
for waterfowl ecology,
conservation, and management. DUCKDATA also includes selected authoritative
references on wetland ecosystems to provide users with a convenient starting
point for accessing this literature.
Endangered Species and Wetlands Report - http://www.eswr.com/
This online publication provides current reports on issues related to federal legislation and conservation of endangered animals and birds and wetlands in the United States.
Nature's Extraordinary Birds-http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/exbirds/
This four part series was shown on television. Here you can see photographs of birds featured in this program, including fun games for learning about extraordinary birds. Look for the birds that live in our region!
North American Wetland Conservation Act - http://northamerican.fws.gov/NAWCA/nawcahp.html
Learn about efforts to conserve wetlands throughout North America
and the impact on waterfowl living
in wetlands in different regions of the continent.
Passport to Texas-http://www.passporttotexas.com/birds/index.html
Meet the birds of Texas at this web site. Look for the
Keystone Wetlands birds and learn about ways to
protect endangered species.
PBS Life of Birds-http://www.pbs.org/lifeofbirds/
Flight, feeding, adaptation and evolution are the themes of
these lessons designed for students in grades 6-12. Learn all about the life
of birds, create a feeding frenzy, conduct field studies, and explore the
aerodynamics
of wing design at this web site.
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center-http://web5.si.edu:8080/SMBC/default.htm
The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (SMBC) has developed a
unique, interdisciplinary approach to the conservation of migratory birds.
The SMBC combines research, education, training, and policy analysis to
foster throughout the western hemisphere greater understanding, appreciation,
and protection of birds and
the grand phenomenon of avian migration. Learn about programs in the
U.S. and around the world to protect migrating birds and their habitat.
State Bird of New Mexico: The Roadrunner-http://www.50states.com/bird/roadrunn.htm
State Bird of Texas: The Common Mockingbird-http://www.50states.com/bird/mock.htm
Explore the state birds of New Mexico and Texas. Use the search engine to find out about other state birds.
United State Fish and Wildlife Service - http://www.fws.gov/~r9mbmo/homepg.html
The Division of Migratory Bird Management works to conserve
migratory birds in the United States.
Learn about the issues affecting migratory birds, including in-flight collisions,
availability of public refuges
for rest during migration, and issues related to shorebirds, some of whom
visit the El Paso area.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-http://endangered.fws.gov/
The Fish and Wildlife Service, in the Department of the Interior,
and the National Marine Fisheries Service,
in the Department of Commerce, share responsibility for administration of
the Endangered Species Act.
Learn more about what the Fish and Wildlife Service does to carry out this
responsibility at this web site.
CAN YOU DIG IT? WEB SITES (SOIL STUDY)
Better Wetlands - http://www.itc.nl/~rossiter/research/rsrch_ss.html
A Compendium of On-Line Soil Survey Information, compiled by
D G Rossiter, Soil Science Division
International Institute for Aerospace Survey & Earth Sciences Enschede,
the Netherlands.
Soil Science of America- http://www.soils.org/
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is the professional
home for over 6,000 professionals throughout the world dedicated to the advancement
of soil science. The primary purpose of the Society is to advance the discipline
and
practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about
soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability,
bioremediation, waste management and recycling, and wise land use.
Wetland Soils, Soil Science Society of America -http://www.soils.agri.umn.edu/S-10/index.htm
The purpose of Division S-10 is to help focus scientific enquiry
into the role of soil science in wetland
ecosystems.
James Paytonís Constructed Wetlands - http://www.eng.auburn.edu/~paytojd/wetland.html
Learn about soil and water concerns in constructed wetlands sites. This site offers useful links to additional resources about constructed wetlands.
Dr. Julian Thompsonís World-wide Wetland and Hydrology Links -http://www.geog.ucl.ac.uk/~jthompso/links.stm
Resources for researching water issues from around the world.
USDA-NRCS Hydric Soils - http://www.statlab.iastate.edu/soils/hydric/
Learn about soils and vegetation located in wetlands, called
hydric soils, which are formed under
conditions of saturation, flooding or ponding long enough during the growing
season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part.
Scorecard - http://www.scorecard.org/
Find out how polluted your community is and what you can do
to make a difference. Search the database
for your community and surrounding areas where wetlands are located.
Mike Walterís Wetlands Page - http://home.infospace.com/mikew5
Refer to this web site for additional sites related to wetland
vegetation, water quality, waterfowl, and
conservation.
CAN YOU DRINK IT? WEB SITES (WATER STUDY)
All About Water: Everything You Always Wanted to Know -/lincon/w99/projects/allh2o/stu2.html
This Fermilab site offers a list of resources from popular media
outlets and governmental organizations
for the study of water safety.
Center for Aquatic, Wetland and Invasive Plant Information -http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/manuals.html
A source for information on all aspects of wetlands, including water quality, from the University of Florida.
Ecomagician Steve Trash - http://www.stevetrash.com/
Find out what tricks Steve Trash has up his sleeve to teach us about water quality.
EPA Office of Water - http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/
This EPA sponsored program encourages and enables people to
act effectively in protecting and restoring
the nation's wetlands and associated ecosystems, including shallow open waters
and free-flowing streams.
Find our about resources available for water quality surveys and soil composition
tests at this site.
WETLANDS - http://www.coastalseas.com/wet/wetlands.htm
WETLANDS is a mathematical model for one or two dimensional
water flow and solute movement in
variably- saturated multi-layered porous media featuring optional surface
water bodies (ponds) and
multiple root zones.
Wetlands and Water Quality - http://persephone.agcom.purdue.edu/~agcom/Pubs/WQ/WQ-10.html
A source for information on characteristics of wetlands, aquatic
plants, and waters quality for sustainable
wetland ecology.
WETNET - http://edtech.mcc.edu/amen/wetnet.htm
WETNET is a student-gathered water quality database for use
by classrooms, industry, government
agencies, private groups, or virtually anybody who is concerned about water
quality in the Saginaw
Bay Watershed and beyond. What can you learn from data gathered
by these students?
WOW! Wetlands Activities for Kids - http://www.wetland.org/mshmarkt.htm
This fun activity called ìMarsh Marketî will teach the value
of wetlands. Look at your lunch.
How many items rely on water to grow? This activity will give you new
insight into the thing that you eat.
NASAís Global Change Master Directory - http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/
Use the search engine to access this comprehensive directory about Earth science and global change data.
National Hurricane Center - http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
The NHC prepares and distributes hurricane watches and warnings
for the general public, and also
prepares and distributes marine and military advisories for other users. The
site provides real-time data
and images of storms.
Weather Channel ñ http://www.wunderground.com
Provides current weather information and planting conditions.
Energy and Environmental Information Resources Center - http://cuadra.nwrc.gov/
The EE-IR Center benefits users by capturing and organizing
the knowledge and experience of
environmental research librarians. You can locate information using
software tools and infrastructure
to search for data within databases.
Top 100 Wetlands Web sites - http://www.100topwetland.com/
Sponsored by the World Environmental Organization, this web site has it all!
Wetland Education Through Maps And Aerial Photography ñ
http://www.rac.usl.edu/wetmaap/
The WETMAAP site provides a new means for disseminating environmental
information, specifically
about wetlands and upland habitats, to teachers, faculty, and non-formal educators.
Acknowledgments: Many thanks to Randy
Levy of El Paso, Texas, for the use of his photographs
of Keystone Park and Wetlands in this web site. Randy's photographs
were taken in February and March 2001. Can you identify the birds in
the photographs? How many birds do you think live in the Keystone Wetland?
Which web sites above will help you to name the birds in these photographs?
Author(s): Michele Stafford-Levy,
Albert Ortiz, Ellen
Treadway, Shirley Davis
School: New Mexico State University, Las
Cruces, New Mexico
Created: March 3, 2001 - Updated: April 12, 2001
URL: /lincon/w01/projects/nmsuwet/student2.html